UPDATE 5/26/2020: This class has been changed in response to Covid19 health and safety precautions. It is now a 7hr LIVE course split over 2 mornings of 4hours each, with 2 (15min) breaks. This means students must have reliable internet access to Zoom, a receiver-body for the length of the course, and participate LIVE in person in real time during the course hours. Attendees who are not present during any portion of the LIVE course cannot receive a CE certificate. See details below.
This workshop is suitable if you are new to Thai massage, or want to expand your Thai massage techniques by adding Side-Lying position.
We’ll introduce and review basic Thai massage techniques and philosophy before being led through a sequence on the floor and/or table. We will work with the client comfortably clothed but you can choose to instead practice with the client draped. There will be plenty of hands-on time with the instructor giving instructions in real time as you work on a receiver. If you aren’t used to a LIVE online class, this is a great one to start with!
Side-Lying is an effective way to work on the legs, hips, shoulders, and back while the client is comfortably bolstered and supported. It also gives you an alternate position to use for clients who are not comfortable or able to lay on their back for long, including pregnant women but also people with certain shoulder or back limitations.
On a floor mat, side-lying allows you to position yourself in the most comfortable way to gain maximum leverage with minimal effort, allowing for deep techniques that are easy on your body. There are some great big stretches you can do in Side Position!
On the massage table, side-lying provides built-in leverage to use your body and save your hands while giving your client’s new techniques.
Table or floor therapists of any level are welcome. No prior experience in Thai massage is required, although you will get more out of class if you’ve already had some Thai massage training. Both beginner and experienced therapists will learn useful techniques. Everyone will be shown how to work within their experience and comfort level.
Earn CEs, gather with other therapists, learn new skills to enliven your practice, and receive great work!
7 NCBTMB or THAI CEs, $150 if registered by June 12, $175 after.
THINGS TO HAVE AT HOME - reliable internet service and access to Zoom (the Zoom link and password will be sent to you after registration); a receiver-body to work on starting at 10am Saturday and continuing for the entire class time over both days (ie: Sat 10am-1pm and Sun 9am-1pm); massage table or floor mat; sheet & pillow; receiver to wear loose comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement (no jeans or tight shorts) and have clean feet and a clean body. We use our feet in Thai massage so the receiver should also have clean feet and consider getting a pedicure. Receiver should eat lightly before class, as many of the movements compress the abdomen. Both giver and receiver must follow all health and safety GUIDELINES related to Covid19 put forth by the CDC and state and federal and local agencies including wearing FACE MASKS, unless they have been securing-in-place together for at least 14 days preceding the start of class.
Remember, you must be present in person participating in the LIVE class for the entire class time to receive CEs.
Come join me for a couple of great mornings-
Click on the link below or contact BIMMI at 732-831-7417, email: info@bodyinmindinstitute.com.
